Mental Edge Training Coach with Chad Hermansen

This engaging interview features Rory Sanders, a 45-year-old returning student and real estate professional, who surprisingly joined a lacrosse club team with his sons at the University Of North Texas. The video discusses Rory's unexpected experiences, the balancing act between his work, studies, and sports, the impact of his actions on his relationship with his sons, and the media attention he received. Concluding on a hopeful note, the conversation aims to inspire others with unfulfilled dreams and offers valuable resources through an invitation to the parent page. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:17 The Unusual Journey of a 45-Year-Old Lacrosse Player 01:06 The Decision to Go Back to School 03:22 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Lacrosse Player 04:20 The Challenges and Triumphs of Joining a College Lacrosse Team 08:12 The Unique Experience of Playing Lacrosse with His Sons 22:01 Balancing Work, School, and Lacrosse 28:38 The Impact of Criticism and the Power of Perseverance 32:39 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a New Role 33:24 Building Strong Relationships with Children 34:16 Balancing Parenting and Personal Goals 34:37 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Parent and Teammate 35:01 The Journey of a Parent-Player 36:41 Dealing with Public Perception and Criticism 37:48 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Player 39:06 Embracing the Physical Challenges of the Game 39:17 The Impact of Unexpected Media Attention 40:59 Balancing School, Work, and Lacrosse 41:08 The Future of Lacrosse and Education 44:15 Reflecting on the Trade-offs and Rewards of Club Sports 53:56 The Role of Technology in Modern Education 01:03:22 Inspiring Others Through Personal Journey To work with Chad 1-1 visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Unveiling Parental Techniques and Challenges in Sports Today's episode, Mental Edge Parents Live call, revolves around different approaches parents take to support their athletes, some of the common pitfalls that come along with this, and the key learnings derived from these experiences. Parental tensions and expectations, ego, maintaining relationships, and managing emotions, particularly in high-stress situations, are explored extensively. Contributions also extend to discussing the impacts of parents' reactions on their children’s performance and overall participation in the sport. The conversation concludes with an emphasis on cultivating a resilient attitude in children by allowing them space to fail and learn. Join the Facebook Group Mental Edge Parents today and get on the live bi-weekly call with Coach Chad Hermansen.  00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 00:10 The Importance of Parental Involvement in Athlete's Training 01:02 Introducing the Mental Edge Parents Facebook Group 01:50 Sharing Personal Experiences as a Parent and Coach 03:09 The Impact of Coaching Style on Athletes 04:16 The Role of Emotion Regulation in Coaching 04:57 The Influence of Parents' Behavior on Athletes 05:58 The Importance of Encouragement and Constructive Feedback 08:13 The Impact of Ego on Parenting and Coaching 10:48 The Importance of Building Resilience in Athletes 12:36 The Negative Impact of Overbearing Parenting on Athletes 15:03 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching 19:43 The Role of Emotional Control in Coaching 22:45 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching 31:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Want your athletes to be coached by Chad 1-1? Fill out the form at www.chadhermansencoaching.com and Chad will contact you personally to set up a call to learn more about your athlete to see if your athlete is a good fit. 

How to Approach Your Coach About Playing Time Mental Edge Training Coach Chad Hermansen discusses strategies for athletes to approach their coach about increased playing time. Offering insights based on his experience as a coach and a player. He encourages athletes to self-assess their skills and effort level before initiating a conversation with their coach. Coach Chad outlines important evaluation tools like hitting, power, fielding, throwing, and running. He also reminds athletes to evaluate their work ethic. He suggests that athletes give themselves two weeks of high energy and improved focus, stepping into the identity of the player they aspire to be, before approaching their coach. 00:00 Introduction to the Topic 00:18 Understanding the Struggle of Becoming a Starter 00:59 The Role of Parents in the Process 01:26 Self-Assessment: The First Step 01:42 Understanding the Five Factors 02:37 The Importance of Comparison 03:03 Understanding the Grading Scale 03:55 Assessing Your Skills: Hitting 06:51 Assessing Your Skills: Fielding 08:05 Assessing Your Skills: Throwing 09:45 Assessing Your Skills: Running 12:22 Understanding Your Competition 13:03 Dealing with Emotions and Self-Pity 13:31 Taking Action to Improve 13:48 When to Talk to Your Coach 14:56 Seeking Improvement: Asking for Help and Doing the Research 15:41 The Importance of Strength and Consistency in Training 16:19 Aligning Actions with Goals: Are You Doing Enough? 16:42 Personal Stories: Overcoming Challenges and Seeking Growth 19:29 Understanding the Role of Age and Experience in Team Selection 20:07 Approaching Your Coach: How to Ask for Feedback 22:26 The Power of Self-Assessment: Identifying Areas for Improvement 26:42 The Importance of Work Ethic and Attitude in Practice 28:29 Becoming the Player You Want to Be: A Two-Week Challenge 30:16 Closing Thoughts: Seeking Feedback and Embracing Growth Want Chad to be your Coach? Go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com to schedule a call.

Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Mental Blocks in Sports: Mental Edge Training for Athletes Chad Hermansen, the host, focuses on the topic of mental blocks and scarcity mindset in athletes. He emphasizes that such feelings are normal and should be acknowledged first. He encourages players to question their beliefs about their self-worth and to focus on their strengths. Chad discusses how negative self-dialogue can impact performance and suggests reframing these dialogues. He believes every athlete can overcome their mental blocks and scarcity mindset through continuous self-improvement, embracing failures, and celebrating small wins. He also underscores the importance of gratitude and healthy team dynamics. In the end, he invites listeners to reach out for personalized coaching to aid in their journey towards a robust mental edge in sports. 00:00 Introduction to Mental Blocks in Athletes 00:04 Understanding the Scarcity Mindset 00:24 The Impact of Mental Blocks on Performance 01:21 Awareness: The First Step to Overcoming Mental Blocks 01:53 The Role of Self-Doubt in Athletic Performance 06:02 Shifting Focus: From Scarcity Mindset to Growth Mindset 06:20 The Power of Intentional Thoughts 07:56 The Importance of Embracing Failure 15:18 Celebrating Small Wins and Expressing Gratitude 17:33 Conclusion: Overcoming Mental Blocks and Scarcity Mindset Want to work with Chad 1-1 on your mental game?  Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Unleashing Your Inner Greatness: Goals, Challenges, and Growth for 2024 In this podcast episode, host Chad Hermansen guides you on a journey of self-improvement and fulfillment in 2024. Chad discusses the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, reflecting on hurdles from the past year, and setting goals for the year ahead. He talks about personal development in four specific areas - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. During this discussion, he encourages listeners to question their current behaviors and mindsets to better align with their passions and purposes. He finishes this episode aiming to broaden perspectives on challenges and adversity by suggesting these trials provide opportunities for growth and self-development. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:33 Reflecting on the Holiday Season 01:12 Yearly Reflection and Personal Development 02:47 Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation 03:16 Exploring Extrinsic Motivation 05:54 Exploring Intrinsic Motivation 06:48 Setting Goals for the New Year 09:16 Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Development 13:52 Understanding and Managing Emotions 16:06 Spiritual Alignment and Growth 17:32 Setting and Achieving Goals 21:57 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information Want to work with Chad? Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com  

In this episode, mindset coach Chad Hermansen discusses critical topic of confidence versus arrogance. He aims to help listeners understand where confidence ends and arrogance begins, teaching them how to strike a healthy balance between the two. Drawing from his personal experiences in professional baseball and using relatable, everyday instances, Chad explores the nuances and impacts of both confidence and arrogance within sports and everyday life. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, humility, secure self-knowledge, and responsibility in cultivating genuine confidence, while warning against the destructive attitudes of arrogance. 00:03 Introduction to Confidence vs Arrogance 00:47 Understanding Confidence 01:52 Exploring Arrogance 03:18 Recognizing Arrogance in Ourselves 07:51 Confidence vs Arrogance in Athletes 09:59 Personal Experiences with Arrogance 12:31 Building Confidence 14:34 The Role of Humility 16:44 The Confidence Gap 18:12 Avoiding Arrogance 19:59 Conclusion: Being True to Yourself Need a personal mental edge coach? To work with Chad visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Athlete's Specializing In Sports Early   In this episode, Chad Hermansen, a mindset performance coach and former major league baseball player, discusses the challenges and risks of athletes specializing in sports at an early age He shares personal insights and highlights the importance of rest, recovery, and playing multiple sports.    Want to have your athletes work with Chad on their mental and emotional game?     Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com fill out the form, and he will contact you directly to see if it's a good fit.     

Overcoming Pre-Game Anxiety: Breathing Techniques and Coping Strategies for Athletes In this episode, host Chad Hermansen, a certified life and performance coach and former major league baseball player, discusses the issue of pre-game anxiety in athletes and provides practical tactics to cope with it. He touches on the reasons why this anxiety occurs, how parents can recognize signs of this anxiety in their young athletes, and techniques to manage this effectively. He details the 4-7-8 breathing technique as one such strategy that athletes can incorporate into their regular routines. Chad also shares plans for upcoming solo podcasts and a possible collaboration with former major league pitcher Donnie Roach. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:34 Podcast Revamp and Future Plans 01:29 Personal Growth and Coaching Experiences 02:27 The Role of Parents in Athlete's Success 03:09 Life Coach School and Its Impact 04:16 Understanding Athlete's Anxiety 07:30 Causes of Pre-Game Anxiety 12:37 Recognizing Pre-Game Anxiety in Athletes 14:36 Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Athletes 15:21 Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Performance 15:53 The Role of Negative Self-Talk in Anxiety 16:09 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety in Athletes 16:32 Changes in Eating Habits and Social Interactions 16:57 Inconsistent Performance and Seeking Reassurance 18:13 Understanding and Addressing Anxiety 18:23 Coping Strategies for Anxiety 20:24 The Power of Breathing Techniques 21:16 Implementing the 4, 7, 8 Breathing Technique 23:47 The Importance of Regular Breathing Practice 26:48 Additional Techniques for Managing Anxiety 27:36 Conclusion and Further Resources To work with Chad, visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Chad Hermansen interviews Carl Iwasaki the former Head Coach of the U of Northern Colorado Baseball team.  Carl shares: His playing career, his role into a GM in the Hawaiian Winter League that lead him into his coaching career at all different levels in the game, and his approach to the mental game and how that has helped not only himself but his players.  Does your athlete need some help with their mental game?   Chad is a certified Life Coach and works with athletes 10+ into the professional ranks.  If interested in working with him and finding out more information go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com and fill out the application and share with him what your athlete needs work on.  From there, Chad will personally text you to set up a call to learn more about your athlete and see if he is a good fit for the Mental Edge Program.     

Chad Hermansen interviews Noah Hall a former teammates in AAA Syracuse in the Blue Jays system.  Noah is the epitome of a Minor League grinder doing what he can to fulfill his dream.  He played for 16 years professionally and coaches players in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Noah Shares: His story of getting drafted and minor league life The joys of working with athletes in baseball and softball How hitting approaches can change over time with more experience and knowledge Things he was told from coaches on what to work on but didn't work for him and what did To follow Noah go to www.noahhallbaseball.com for hitting tips and advice   Do you or you athlete need some help on their mental game?   Chad is a certified Life Coach and MPM coach and created the Mental Edge Coaching Program.  He works with athletes from ages 10+ on their mental and emotional game.  HE teaches athletes tools they can use and how they can become the best player they can through the Mental Edge.  Coaching is done one-on-one over Zoom.  For more info and to apply go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Chad Hermansen interviews Josh Booty who is one of only a few athletes who has played in the MLB and NFL.  Josh was drafted in the 1st round in 1994 MLB draft by the Florida Marlins to a then record 1.6 million dollars to buy him out of playing college football at LSU.  He shares his story about being the best shortstop and high school prospect in the country and what that was like for him and how he handled it.  Once drafted, he had his ups and downs in the minors and shares how difficult it is to stay consistent.  He continues with his MLB story and what prompted him to hang up the spikes and go play college football which will lead him to playing for Coach Nick Saban at LSU and into the NFL. After his playing career, Josh has his hands in many new projects and is developing a fun gambling app to use with your friends called Bula. Visit www.bulachallenge.com to learn more.  Does your athlete need some work on their mental game?  Chad is a certified Life Coach and coaches athletes on their mental and emotional game to get rid of the interference that is hindering athletes from performing at their best.  Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com  to learn more about his Mental Edge Program. 

Chad Hermansen interviews Ron Quintana Head Baseball Coach at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  Chad and "Q" meet in AAA Las Vegas where Q was the Strength Coach.  Q shares his story of being a college baseball player, to being a trainer in pro ball, to being a part of a great culture at Mountain Vista and the responsibilities he has as a head coach.   Does your athlete needs some help with their mental and emotional game?  Chad is a certified Life Coach who coaches athletes and parents. If you are interested in seeing if you or your athletes is a fit to work with him personally, apply at www.chadhermansencoaching.com and Chad will personally be in contact with you to set up a consult call to see what is best for you family.    

Chad Hermansen interviews Todd Blyleven a former teammate, minor league player and scout.  Todd shares his story of the minor leagues and scouting along with how he is helping players have their own player profile though the www.thescouthub.com web app.  At 42:00 minutes into the episode, Todd shares his heroic story of his experience in the shooting massacre that took place on October 1, 2017 at Mandalay Bay.  In this jaw drooping episode Todd exemplifies what it means to be a true hero at times of ultimate distress, and how he helped over 30 people to safely.   Todd has come out with a podcast sharing different stories called the Walking Tall Movement which can be heard at www.walkingtallmovement.com Have you been looking for a Life Coach?   Chad is a certified Life Coach working with athletes and parents through their mental and emotional game.  To schedule a consult call with him go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com and he will personally get back to you to set up a call.  

Chad Hermansen interviews Derek Amicone a rep for College Athlete Advantage Recruiting Service. He shares some great tips on recruiting and the types of families that he helps through the recruiting process.  To schedule a consultation with Derek go to www.collegeathleteadvantage.com Want to work with Chad?  Fill out a application form at www.chadhermansencoaching.com   Chad will personally contact you to set up that call after the form has been filled out. 

Chad Hermansen interviews Jon Denton former UNLV & Eastern Kentucky Quarterback.  Jon broke numerous records at UNLV during his Redshirt Freshman year that lead him to becoming a sought after NFL QB prospect.  Some off the field choices led Denton to leave UNLV and transfer to Eastern Kentucky.  He shares some insights into what happened and how he kept battling and fighting for the game he loves.  He discusses how many times he tried out for the NFL and how he managed his mental game on and off the field.  Denton also shares how those lessons led him to the husband, father, and business man that he is today. You or your athlete need some work on the mental/emotional game of life?   Set up a free Mental Edge Coaching call with Chad Hermansen a certified Life Coach.  Email him at [email protected] to see if you are a good fit. 

Chad Hermansen Life Coach for athletes and parents interviews Jalal Leach an MLB Scout and Former MLB Player.  Jalal has an incredible story about sticking it out to get that call up to the show.  He discusses his path, gives some hitting tips that Bobby Bonds told him to try, and how the pro scouting world works.  Want to work with Chad?  He coaches athletes and parents in the 6 week Mental Edge Program.  Bring something that you want to work on or an issue that is bothering you and Chad will coach you through it and also teach you how to self coach yourself.  This tool has changed his life and you need to know how it works to help your work through your "stuff.'' He works with athletes as young as 10 years old and up and has started to work with adults and former athletes  coping with their issues in life.  Email him at [email protected] to set up a free consult call.  

Chad Hermansen Life Coach for athletes and parents interviews Dr. Mark Allen MD Sports Psychiatrist.  Dr. Allen shares his insight on what a Sports Psychiatrists do and how to work with one.  We discuss the yips, anxiety, and how coaching, therapy, and Psychiatry work.  To learn more about Dr. Allen visit www.peaksportspsychiatry.com Want to work with Chad?  Chad offers a 6 week Mental Edge Program for athletes and parents.  To schedule a free consultation email him at [email protected]

Chad Hermansen interviews Kai Correa the Giants infield coach. Kai has risen to the big leagues quickly with his coaching ability and way he presents the information to players.  He shares his story on being a player to making it to the show.  In this episode he puts on a clinic for fielding. Enjoy!  Struggling with your mental game?  Chad is a Certified Life Coach and works with athletes, former athletes, and parents.  To get a chance to work with him email him at [email protected] for a free 30 minute call. 

Chad Hermansen interviews Dr. Ismael Gallo a former Minor League Baseball Player who became a Physical Therapist after his playing career.  Dr. Gallo has developed a movement training program for baseball and softball  players to perform better on the field.  His program is scientifically backed with research and he is working with numerous baseball and softball programs.  Check it out at www.BaseballFlows.com Are you looking to work through a particular struggle in your life?  Chad Hermansen is a Certified Life Coach and works with current/former athletes and adults on their struggles surrounding the mental and emotional game of life.  Schedule a free mini session with Chad at [email protected]

Chad Hermansen interviews Ben Rosenthal the Assistant Hitting Coach for the Red Sox at the MLB level.  "Rosie" shares his story about being hurt in high school, battling for playing time in college, grinding it out in the minor leagues and independent ball, to become a hitting coach in the minor leagues, and making it all the way to the top with the Red Sox!  Do you need some help with your mental game?  Chad is a certified coach from The Life Coach School. He coaches athletes, former athletes, and parents on their mental and emotional game.  Get the chance to work with Chad and a feel for his coaching in a free mini session over Zoom.  Bring your issue to the table and Chad will coach you on it.   Schedule at www.mentaledgetrainingcoach.com Free Mental Edge Training Video Vault at www.mentaledgevideovault.com/free

Chad Hermansen interviews Lee Stevens former first round pick in 1986 by the Angels. Lee played 11 seasons in the show and he shares his story to the big leagues, his obstacles, becoming a hitting coach, battling through cancer, and what he is up today!  Want to work with Chad?  Chad is a certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School.  He works with current and former athletes, and adults who want to get through an issue.  Chad's work is through casual coaching meaning he "doesn't fix you," but he shows you what is the cause of the results that you are getting.  Book a free 30 minute mini session at www.mentaledgetrainingcoach.com  

Chad Hermansen interviews Bligh Madris in his journey from Foothill HS in Henderson, Nevada to D2 school Colorado Mesa to becoming a Major League outfielder/first baseman.  He is the first born MLB player with Palauan Descent.  He has also gone through Pirates, Rays, Tigers, and now an Astro in a very short time and he shares what that is like and how he approached the mental game of hitting.  Join Chad for his 6 week Mental Edge Life Coaching Program.  Chad coaches current and former athletes during this 6 week period and teaches people how to coach themselves through the Self Coaching Model.  Of course non-athletes are welcome too! For more info and to see if this is right for you schedule a free consultation at www.MentalEdgeTrainingCoach.com    

Chad Hermansen interviews Jared Fernandez former MLB Knuckleball pitcher. He shares how he became a knuckleball pitcher, his road to the big leagues, and how he is now grooming the beards of the world with his beard product line at JfezBeardco.com DO you need some work on you mindset?  Chad is a Mental Edge Life Coach and coaches athletes, former athletes, and parents on their mental game.  Work with him one-on-one or join his 6 week course.  For more details visit www.MentalEdgeTrainingCoach.com

Chad Hermansen interviews former MLB Player and current Northern California Red Sox Area Scout Josh Labandeira.  Josh shares his story of being smaller in height but not allowing that to be a factor in his path to the big leagues.  Want to work with Chad?   Chad coaches current and former athletes on their mindset in life.  He is a certified coach through The Life Coach School. For more details and to set up a consultation call visit www.MentalEdgeTrainingCoach.com    

Chad Hermansen interviews Danny Reynolds former 6th Round draft pick out of Durango High School in Las Vegas. Danny shares his story of being an undersized pitcher with an electric arm getting up to 101 MPH, some great mental game tips, how the arm works, and how you can work with him on the pitching side.   Want to work with Chad Hermansen on your mental game?  Sign up for the Mental Edge Life Coaching Membership where Chad coaches you on any topic that has you frustrated in the game or in life.  Chad is a certified MPM Performance & Life Coach.   Visit www.mentaledgetrainingcoach.com for sign up details.   

Chad Hermansen interviews Tyler Whitaker the Houston Astros 3rd Round Pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Tyler has an interesting path as he committed to U of Arizona in 8th grade! Yes, he was that good!  He shares his high school success, working through coaching changes, Covid, success at the Area Codes, his draft process, and how he is using the mental game as a minor league prospect.  Do you want some coaching on your mental game? Join Chad in his weekly Mental Edge Life Coaching calls for high school and college athletes every Monday night from 7-8:30 pm PST.  Chad coaches athletes live while others can listen in and hear what they are going through on and off the field.  Bring any topic to get coaching on!  Visit www.mentaledgetrainingcoach.com for more info. 

Jason Turley is a former Minor League Pitcher that has two stud boys that are top prospects in college and high school in Noah Turley (Yavapai with commit to U of Arizona) and Gavin a junior at Hamilton High School in Arizona with college commitment to Oregon State.  Jayson gives some great advice and shares his role as a parent of two sought after players. Who is your athletes mental coach?  To work with Chad one-on-one email him at [email protected] www.LegacySportsCLubhouse.com  click "sign in" and Mental Edge to see program 

Taylor Myers is a former minor league player that went through a lot with arm injuries'.  Here he gives his story and how to help you with how to approach your younger player with throwing to much at such a young age.  Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/60o8Z8FRphk Who is your mental coach? Chad works with athletes of all ages and also coaches parents on their mental and emotional game.  To schedule a free consultation email him at [email protected] www.LegacySportsClubhouse.com  

Nick Day is a former Minor League Baseball player that played at Stanford and BYU in college and went on to coach Bishop Gorman to the National Championship in 2021 in high school baseball.  Nick shares our experiences together as we quickly became best friends in our early childhood when I moved to Las Vegas. He has a ton of great insight on the game. Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/NfWdqd2O-z0 Who is you mental coach?  I'd love to coach you or your athlete in the mental game.  For a free consultation email me at [email protected] Instagram: @mentaledgetrainingcoach or @chadhermansen

Jayson Durocher is a former MLB Pitcher for the Brewers and my personal Scouting Cross-checker while I was a scout with the Angels.  He has some hilarious stories and is one of the funniest guys around.   Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/gEFI7QKWEFs To work with Chad one-on-one on your mental game email him at [email protected]  

Wally Ritchie is a former MLB Pitcher that had a great story on how he got to the big leagues and offer some great advice.  Wally has a big heart, is extremely humble, and fun guy to be around.   YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/WWJ1TppmZmU To work with Chad one-on-one email him at [email protected] www.LegacySportsClubhouse.com

One of the the greatest pitchers ever is Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.  He shares his approach to pitching, what he did for the mental side of the game, and play a true/false game to determine if some of the stories about his antics are fake news or not.  Whether you are a parent, coach, or player you don't want to miss his wisdom and the laughs that he brings to this episode. View Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/BD5PnEOy_yY If you are a parent and would like Chad to work with your player one-on-one on their mental game, schedule a free consultation call with him at [email protected] Visit Chad's Mental Edge Page at www.LegacySportsClubhouse.com  

Brian Green is the Head Baseball Coach at Washington State University. He shares his insights into recruiting with advice for players and parents, tells us about his approach to hitting, and stories from his former players. To have your player work with Chad one-on-one on their mental game email him at [email protected]. For online training, check out Chad's Mental Edge Online Video Vault membership at www.MentalEdgeToday.com View full interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/URKAQk3bcNM

Greg Shepard is a former minor league player who has a great story on how he got into pro baseball.  Dr. Shepard is a Chiropractor in the Las Vegas area and has been doing hitting lessons for years. To work with Chad on your mental game contact him at [email protected] To join his Mental Edge Video Vault membership go to www.MentalEdgeToday.com

Rob Shabanski is a former Minor League player and the Head Baseball Coach at Gateway Junior College.  Robs shares how he got into the minor leagues and how he a became a head coach.  Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/w4BYKcrkGGw Want to work with Chad on the Mental Game?  Email him at [email protected] Join Chad for bi-weekly live Q&A calls and Mental Edge Video Vault membership at www.MentalEdgeToday.com  

Rodney Davis has spent years in the MLB scouting world and is a former minor league player. He is the father of MLB slugger Khris Davis.  Rodney shares his experiences as a scout and many different experiences in the game.  Toward the end he shares the scouting report he wrote on Chad while he was an amateur player in high school.  The audio was not great through this Zoom recording so please forgive us as we had to stop a few times in this interview and at some points the conversation jumps different directions. To work with Chad one-on-one on the your mental game email him at [email protected] Join Chad in his online Mental Edge Video Vault and Bi-weekly Live Q&A calls: www.MentalEdgeToday.com Youtube video interview: https://youtu.be/o_RCDI64gDs Follow Chad on Instagram at Mental Edge Training Coach

Eric Gagne is one of the most feared closers of all time!  He shares his story growing up as a hockey player and how he grew into the closer role as a former starting pitcher and what kind of process and routine he used.  He is now coaching pitchers in the Phoenix area and taking care of his family.    Want to up your mental game? Join my email list where I share with you my story and my personal mental hurdles along ,my path to and in the big leagues. https://mentaledgetoday.com/mental-edge-coaching-subscribers1u8kag12   To work with my personally and join my Mental Edge Video Vault Membership www.MentalEdgeToday.com 

Roy Smith is a former MLB Pitcher and current MLB Scout for the New York Mets.  Roy was the scout who drafted me out of high school.  He shares with us his Major League experience and how he became a scout, a GM for the Pirates, and now a MLB Scout.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/6DRSgPidENs If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected]  

Shea Hillenbrand is a former MLB All Star.  He shares with us us how he got to the Major Leagues and the adversity that he went through during his career.   Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/rOG3bL9UpF8 If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected]  

Ryne Nelson is one of the Arizona Diamondback's top pitching prospects. He shares his story on  how he was a two way player and how he got to the U of Oregon and then drafted.  Ryan his father gives some great input and advice on being a coach and dad. Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/JSvLW7tOHGg If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For more information email him at [email protected]    

Mona Stevens is a savage in the softball community and well respected former U of Utah Head Softball Coach.  She just happens to also be family! She is the aunt of my smokin hot wife Bracken.  Mona shares with us her story as a young athlete, a collegiate athlete, and then the transition into becoming a coach at the college level.  Oh, did I mention she is an amazing singer and has a band! She can do it all.   Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/nP7Qzt5qrpw If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected]  

Reed Secrist is the Head Baseball Coach at Snow Canyon and a former Minor League Journeyman.  Reed played for 12 years in the minor leagues and he shares his story about being a free agent signee out of college and his journey with his wife Cammy and their four boys.  Full Youtube video episode: https://youtu.be/RVDpZgaos1Y If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected]        

Anthony Iapoce is a former Minor League player that has battled his way into becoming a Major League Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs.  Anthony shares his story and how he helps Major League hitters.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/0_FvB8NxxME If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group settings, and through his online video vault.  For one-on-one coaching email Chad at [email protected]      

Steve Rodriguez is the Head Baseball Coach as Baylor University.  Steve is a former Pepperdine player, former coach, and played in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox.  He shares with us his amateur playing days in Las Vegas, how he do got drafted, to how he helps his players out on the mental side of the game.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/NnZRQlWw7Ho If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected] Follow Chad on social media platforms at Mental Edge Training Coach  

Chris Martinez shares his experiences coaching players in high school baseball, club baseball, and cross country.  We discuss how the mental game correlates with these different sports.  Chris was a minor league pitcher and is currently is a high school teacher.  Full Youtube video episode: https://youtu.be/8FdxbGrXQAA If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected] Follow Chad on social media platforms at Mental Edge Training Coach  

Tony Beasly share his story of playing in the minor leagues, how he was my own personal Kevin Costner from the movie Bull Durham, transitioning from player to coach, how he is battling cancer and always puts God first.  Full Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/gMHjhj8Dvec If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected] Follow Chad on social media platforms at Mental Edge Training Coach

Casey Harvie scout for the Texas Rangers shares with us what a Cross-checker does in the baseball scouting world and how he prepares for the MLB draft.  He also shares his story of losing his wife to melanoma cancer and what he is doing to help others in avoiding it.   Full video Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/LHYNlUVWBG0 If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected] Coming soon...monthly membership with live weekly calls, video training, and once a month one on one calls with Chad.      

Shane Monahan is a former 2nd round pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 1995 draft. He shares his story on how he got to the big leagues, and what it was like playing for the Mariners in the same outfield at Ken Griffey Jr.  He also has a surprising confession towards the end of the interview.  Full Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/UypF6xDmXxM Chad coaches athletes on their mental game through one-on-one and weekly live online group sessions.  If interested in one-on-one for yourself or your athlete, schedule a free consultation with at [email protected] For more information on weekly group calls go to www.MentalEdge.training/subscribe/ For athletes that want to work on their mental game at their own pace check out Chad's online video vault that is a yearly membership.  www.MentalEdge.training  

Mike Littlewood is the Head Baseball Coach at BYU.  He shares with us his insights as to what a head coach does at a Division 1 program, what he looks for in recruits, and making sure his players are "All in" to the BYU way.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/oAgcqsB45fw If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected] For live weekly group coaching ($13.99 a month) go to www.MentalEdge.training/subscribe/ For those that want to work on their mental game through his online videos ($199 a year membership) : www.MentalEdge.training

Jeff Banister is former MLB Manager for the Texas Rangers.  He was Chad's manager in High A ball and had a huge influence over him as a player and person.  Jeff shares his story of when he was a player, how he was almost paralyzed on the field, his big league story, and how he transitioned into a coach in the minor leagues.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/ULGqFHxT86o If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, and through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at [email protected] For live weekly group coaching ($13.99 a month) go to www.MentalEdge.training/subscribe/ For those that want to work on their mental game through his online videos ($199 a year membership) : www.MentalEdge.training